Commercial System Overview 

In today’s fleet management world, of course the large fleets with the massive vessels and the large corporate IT resources enjoy the benefits of extending the internet to the vessel. Extending IT systems from the desk to the bridge. SkyMate does not have internet on board systems. For the rest of the market fleets and vessels were left with waiting until the ship docked, or an exception based Sat phone call to stay in touch.  SkyMate is a new option. A powerful fleet communications system at a cost that small and medium sized companies can afford.

What SkyMate does is expand management from the shore to the ship. What it provides is a means to objectively track in real time what is going on with the fleet and make plan adjustments accordingly. SkyMate provides business communications between ship and shore, everything from custom forms to SMS texts, and emails with small attachments. SkyMate provides IoT asset management between the office and the vessels hundreds and thousands of miles away, let you monitor fuel levels, engine data, gear usage, at sea idle times, etc.

For the captain and crew, SkyMate provides tools that enhance safety such as current weather updates, email alerts, and an SOS feature. It provides the tools to stay connected with the office and loved ones.  

For those commercial fishing fleet operators, note that SkyMate has versions that are type approved in many jurisdictions as a Vessel Monitoring System (VMS). One tool for both internal use and regulatory reporting.  

SkyMate has a simplicity of design that makes it easy to use, easy to install and easy to service.   It is driven by open standards principals. Use your own software, connect the shore to your IT system with APIs, customize forms for data capture, add a sensor of your choice or design to monitor or control remotely. Onboard, use any or many user interface devices, the smartphone or tablet, an onboard laptop or PC system and  even one of the many MFDs that support the SkyMate user interface.  

When you talk to your SkyMate dealer you will quickly see the simple return on investment and the manageable scale of the investment that makes SkyMate a very unique, powerful new management tool for the small and medium sized commercial fleet.

m1600 System Features

POSITION REPORTING

The m1600 system provides continuous, global surveillance and can be configured:

• to report at a range of intervals (minutes to days)

• to report at variable rates (e.g. in-harbor, at-sea, geo-fence)

• to report with a standard or advanced format (includes SOG, COG) 

• to record positional data (available for interrogation)

• over-the-air

The position reporting  communications protocol is closed and secure (absolutely no spoofing).

All position reporting data is available on our online map-based service SkyTracker.website SkyTracker gives fleet managers and shipowners the ability to know exactly where their vessel are and where they have been.

electronic forms

With reliable, global satellite connectivity, the m1600 is able to sent and receive electronic forms at anytime, from anywhere. This system will allow users to transmit forms to the shore, and helps increase the efficiency of billing and information flow.

Value-added Features

EMAIL AND SMS  

The m1600 can be used to send and receive emails anywhere in the world.  The Communications Hub has its own SMS phone number, allowing two-way texting, when offshore, to any other SMS device on shore, over the satellite connection. 

WEATHER 

Through the browser UI, the m1600 will provide global weather, on demand, for any location at sea.  For example, the Point Forecast weather reports include wave heights, wind speed/direction, barometric pressure and temperature.

SOS EMergency notification system 

By activating the SOS function (via the KeyPad) the m1600 notifies your emergency contacts of an SOS. While the SOS is active, the m1600 continually reports the vessel position to your emergency contacts.

SENTRY REMOTE MONITORING

The m1600 sentry accessory provides the user to have up to 16 sensors monitored.  These sensors can be monitored by a set of rules such that when a sensor event happens, and email or SMS is sent (emergency notifications).  Sentry also provides a daily status report of the sensors configured.   

m1600 Commercial System Hardware

The m1600 hardware is user friendly and very easy to install (DIY) and operate.  It’s plug-and-play right out of its eco-friendly box. 

 The system works with any UI device that has a web browser.  You just Wi-Fi connect your device to the m1600, point your browser to the m1600 (mseries.online) and you are in.  The Wi-Fi password is your security; after you first connect, there is no login required.  The SI-TEX Navstar and Raymarine Axiom MFDs can also be used to connect to the m1600.

The KeyPad provides the user an indication whenever there is an message (email or SMS) waiting to be viewed.  When the UI device connects and views the message the light goes out.  When Sentry is installed, the Sentry button allows the user to engage/disengage the Sentry monitoring. When the SOS is activated (both buttons need to be pressed and held simultaneously) the system will continue to run even if external power fails or is disconnected.  A full description of the KeyPad operation is available under Support a documentation.

The LEDs on the Communications Hub provide status of the system.  A full description of the LEDs is available under
Support - Documents.    

m1600 Accessories

The m1600 has several accessories (not included) which may be required for your installation or to provide functional extensions. 

Cables:  There are 10m extension cables available for the Smart Antenna and the Keypad.  For the Smart Antenna, two extensions cables can be added (maximum 30m); for the KeyPad, only one extension cable can be added (maximum 12m).

m1600 Commercial System Network 

Sentry Remote
Monitoring and Control

Sentry allows users to have up to 16 sensors monitored.  These sensors can be monitored by a custom set of rules such that when a sensor event happens, and email or SMS is sent (emergency notifications).  Sentry also provides a daily status report of the sensors configured.

For more information about Sentry:

Sentry Features

Sentry Sensors and Actuators

Sentry is compatible with a wide variety of sensors.
Additional third-party sensors may also be compatible.

Float switch

Receive alerts when float switch is engaged, and if bilge pump is activated.

Switch turns on when water level is at 51mm and off at 19mm. Compatible with pumps drawing up to 20 amps. Designed for use with fresh and salt water only.

Contact Sensor

Increase vessel security and be notified when windows, doors, cabinets, hatches or other areas have been accessed. Create custom rules to receive alerts or sound alarm when sensor is activated.

Sensor measures 32x15x8mm in size on each side with up to 20-30mm operating gap.

Shore power sensor

Monitor shore power status from anywhere and receive an alert if shore power is lost. Avoid the shutdown of critical systems while docked.

Sensor is IP67 rated and suitable for use in dry, damp or wet areas. Input Voltage Range is 90VAC-295VAC.

actuator

Customize the smart boat experience and turn devices on or off remotely through the actuator. Simply install the actuator between the device and power source.

Compatible with any device, including air conditioning, lights, refrigeration systems, alarms, strobe lights and more.

tactile sensor

Versatile design allows the tactile sensor to be used for safeguarding or to detect tampering.

Pressure sensitve button can monitor when an item has been removed, or when contact has been made between two surfaces.

geo-fencing

Create a geo-fence and receive notifications when vessel moves into or out of restricted areas.

Safeguard against the impact of strong currents, weak anchor hold and theft.

Product Specifications

Environmental

• Operating: -15°C to 55°C

• Non-Operating: -35°C to 60°C

• IEC 60945, EN 60529, IP67

Power Managment

• For operation in both nominal 12V and 24VDC battery systems

• Less than 5W power required (fully configured)

• Reverse wiring polarity protection

• Continuous over-voltage protection

configuration management

• Firmware updates over satellite and via terminal

system features

• Integrated audio notifications (buzzer)

• Customizable Geo-fencing

• Global Search and Rescue

• NMEA 2000, USB, Wi-Fi, BLE communications capability

• Up to 16 sensors or actuators

Float Switch

• Detect high water

• Switch turn on when water level is 51mm and off at 19mm

• Compatible with pumps drawing up to 20 amps

• Designed for use with fresh and saltwater only

Contact Sensor

• Detect when doors, windows, hatches or cabinets are open

• 8mm(H) x 15mm(W) x 32mm(L)

• 20mm-30mm operating gap

shore power sensor

• Detect shore power connection

• Input voltage range 90VAC-295VAC

tactile sensor

• Detect pressure

battery monitoring

• Detect battery voltage

actuator

• Turn on/off devices

position tracking

• Detect location of the vessel

geo-fence

• Detect when vessel enters or exits a defined area

Compatible with mazu sportfishing iPad app. Enabling Sea State, NOAA chart overlays, Sentry monitoring and more.

The mazu SportFishing iPad App provides valuable and crucial fishing data when on the hunt for Big Game Fish.

Features:

• Sea Surface Temperature (HD & Cloud-Free)

• Chlorophyll Imagery

• Altimetry

• mazuChat

• & MORE!

Save both time and fuel by eliminating guesswork and heading to an area that is more likely to yield results!

How To Buy

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